Category Archives: Life

There is no grand message here – except maybe, similar to stop and smell the roses, stop and experience the geese of life. ……. I’ve always taken my children with me to clients… if they wanted to go. [see full-image below] In 1996, I was consulting for Sebastian Haircare in Woodland Hills – the Pyramid […]

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Dammit! Now I need to write something into my alliteration. Reading time: 6:40-ish I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve beaten this subject to death, so. If interested, you can read my take here. I do, however, believe in setting goals, establishing plans, and working for outcomes. And I think the New Year provides […]

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I posted this on Facebook. I find it curious/strange to watch people talk about wanting to have 2016 finish and 2017 to start. ======= Side note: I never wish a day away – I don’t wish for Friday on Monday.. we get a limited quantity of days and I want EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM! […]

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A note about this story Reading time: 4:40 (approx): I told this story at a recent Moth event in Los Angeles and felt it deserved to be published. I asked Julie if she was comfortable with me publishing it on my blog. She graciously said yes.

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Can we be alright if we are all right? Election day is coming soon. I suspect most people have decided who they are voting for and if not, the online demonizing and rationalizing of X or Y will NOT be what determines their vote. So.. I’m going to write about civility and shared experiences. I […]

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When Sara was in middle school I put notes in her lunch. Occasionally, I publish them. An image of the original note can be found below the text. Date: 9/24/2012 Sara, Tips for making this week the best possible: Smile! Consider how to make someone unhappy smile and then do that thing. Thank your teachers […]

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One year ago today my mom died. How’s that for a fun first sentence? Read on.. It gets better… no, really. Note: I can’t adequately convey what I’d like to. This is a pretty poor attempt at tribute.. But, this morning, it’s what I have. I miss my mom. More at some times.. Like now. NOT […]

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A week or so ago, my friend, my friend Debbie and I went downtown for the evening. R&R for me. Mental health getaway for her.. ’nuff said. My youngest – “The Punk” – and I moved there so she could attend a performing arts high school. She is a singer.. a good one (look for future […]

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I read that 5 police officers were killed in Dallas today during a protest over the killings of two black men – different cities. I’m going to refrain from analysis of any of the events and let the investigations take place. I have neither the expertise nor insight to, prior to those investigations, offer much more […]

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Try it, you might like it I was telling someone yesterday about how I put peanut butter in my oatmeal. They thought that was weird and said they wouldn’t like it. I replied, “How would you know you wouldn’t like it?” “I don’t know.. It just seems odd to me.” “Well.. you might want to […]